Data @ Rest

Charlie and Michael wrap up the "Zoomisode" mini-season with an Episode X all about what's coming in Season 3! The Unicorn Project @ Bookshop.org Data@Rest on Facebook Data@Rest on Twitter safecomputing.unc.edu Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Scam emails playing on COVID-19 concerns to steal charitable donations, relief payments, or your credentials: they're happening, and are simply the most recent example in the long history of what are called "disaster scams." Join Charlie and Michael for a discussion of a famous recent example, how to spot a scam, how to protect yourself against it, and how and where to report them to law enforceme...

Join us for a quick, straightforward discussion of simple steps you can take to reduce risk if you're one of the many people now working from home - and perhaps doing so for the first time. Links for show notes: safecomputing.unc.edu patching.unc.edu SANS' Top 5 Steps to Securely Work from Home SANS' Security Awareness Deployment Guide - Securely Working at Home SANS' OUCH! Newsletter: Creating a...

Charlie and Michael recap and revisit the season and a couple of follow-up items, then preview Season Three! Reminder: we're doing a book club episode in Season Three! Read The Unicorn Project if you want to join in! Safecomputing.unc.edu Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jared Perdue joins Charlie and Michael talk about the risks to keep in mind when travelling: "burn books," encryption concerns, and legal risks. Travel Safely with Technology (safecomputing.unc.edu) Safecomputing.unc.edu Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Charlie and Michael are joined by colleagues and partners from around campus - Bryan Andregg (IT Security & Systems Manager, UNC Gillings School of Public Health), Mark Ingram (IT Infrastructure & Support Manager, University Development), Rob Noel (College of Arts & Sciences, Gemini), Jared Perdue (Security Operations Analyst), Tiffany Temple (CISSP & Information Security Specialist), and Anne Vai...

Data at Rest 02x04: Project Management Brenda Carpen, MBA PMP, IT Project Manager for ITS Infrastructure & Operations, joins Charlie and Michael to discuss the history of project management, current techniques, and how applying its concepts can make our work better, less stressful, and more secure. Plus, we decide to do a book club! BOOK CLUB BOOK: The Unicorn Project (Goodreads) The Goal (Goodrea...

Data at Rest 02x03: Disinformation Charlie and Michael are joined by Professor Deen Freelon of UNC's Hussman School of Journalism and Media and UNC's Center for Internet, Technology, and Public Life , to discuss disinformation campaigns on the Internet and how to spot the warning signs that information might not be authentic. Plus: Potemkin villages! Assessing the Russian Internet Research Agency'...

Data at Rest 02x02 - Internet of Things Charlie and Michael discuss the history of people connecting unexpected devices to the Internet, how to secure them, and what to do when your dog camera goes to war with your doorbell. (OK, we're kidding about that last part – or are we?) 3133t SNAX0rZ (Wayback Machine) Ambient Orb (Wikipedia) Future Shock (Goodreads) Safecomputing.unc.edu Musical credit: Pi...

Data at Rest 02x01 - Communications & Social Media Kate Hash, UNC ITS Assistant Vice Chancellor for Customer Experience and Engagement and ITS Chief of Staff, joins Charlie and Michael for a discussion of effective communications strategies, managing social media, and TWO history lessons to ring in Season Two! Links: Hulk Hogan's Theme Song (YouTube) They Might Be Giants' Dial-a-Song Teens' Social...

Data at Rest 01x09: 2019 End of Year Special Join us for a discussion of the trends and big stories from Information Security in 2019, our predictions for 2020, and a fun history lesson on the origin of a common New Year's celebration technique!

Data at Rest - Episode 01x08: Episode X Welcome to the end of Season One! We give some updates on earlier episodes and topics, talk about Season Two, and get in a few laughs before signing off. Thanks for listening - see you next season!

Data at Rest - Episode 01x07: Popular Culture Movies and TV! How is Information Security represented in popular culture? What movies or shows or comics or books influenced us to get into this field? And if you're concerned about your own information security practices, and how you can reduce the risk to yourself and to your computer at home, what are the three simple things we think you should do...

Data at Rest - Episode 01x06: Ethical Hacking Is there such a thing as "ethical hacking"? What does it mean? How can you gain the benefits of it, and what should you keep in mind if you engage with one? And if you're interested, how can you hack yourself for fun, education, and profit? Special guest: Jared Perdue. Hacking for Dummies (Goodreads) Red Team Field Manual (Goodreads)

Data at Rest - Episode 01x05: Working in Information Security How did we get started in Information Security? If you're in Information Security, what certifications are good to advance your career? And if you're not in Information Security, how can you get in? Special guest: Larry Fritsche. The Cuckoo's Egg (Goodreads)

Data at Rest - Episode 01x04: Perimeter Security What is the "perimeter" of your network, and how has the definition of that concept changed over time? Also: the history of several physical and geographical border walls through history (spoiler: they don't seem to work) and what the new metaphorical border of the network will be going forward. Special Guest: Adair Thaxton. Dr. Stephanie Forrest (A...

Data at Rest - Episode 01x03: Threat Detection What is a threat? What is an exploit? Plus: the history and evolution of how we think about "insider" threats versus "outsider" threats. The Orange Book (PDF) James Anderson (obituary at IEEE) Dorothy Denning (Wikipedia) Peter Neumann (Wikipedia) Clipper Chip (Wikipedia)

Data at Rest - Episode 01x02: Endpoint Protection What is a virus? Is there a difference between a virus and "malware"? And what can you do to protect your systems and your data? Join us for a discussion about endpoint protection, antivirus, and the good and bad behaviors that can influence your odds of getting infected and being hurt by it. Special guest: Brian Penders. John von Neumann at Wikipe...

Data at Rest - Episode 01x01: Phishing What is Phishing? What are some other common email scams, and how can you detect them? And did anyone ever free that Spanish prisoner? Join us for an accessible and entertaining discussion of email scams, how to handle them, what to do if you think an email is suspicious, and our own experiences with it. Spanish Prisoner Scam on Wikipedia (they say it origina...

Welcome to Episode Zero of Data at Rest, an information security podcast intended to present accessible, informed discussions of various topics in computer, network, and information security. If you're curious about what to do when you receive a phishing email, the history of threat detection, or pop culture representations of the industry overall, this is the podcast for you! Most episodes featur...